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Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute

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Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute

Play Therapy Training
Reimagined Relevant disciplines typically include Psychology, Nursing, Clinical Social Work, Child and Youth Care or Education.

RMPTI is dedicated to offering state-of-the-art professional learning opportunities and strives to integrate current theory and research with experiential learning activities. Founded in 1998, the Institute has provided training programs across the globe, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, Chile, Australia, England, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. The co-directors, Dr. Lorri Yasenik and Ken Gardner are the authors of the Play Therapy Dimension Model: A Decision-Making Guide for Integrative Play Therapists (2nd ed.). This integrative approach to case conceptualization, clinical decision-making and practice is the cornerstone of programs at RMPTI, making them both unique and comprehensive

RMPTI Programs are designed for:

Practitioners who would like to attend continuous training leading to certification or registration as a Play Therapist. Full-time practitioners who are seeking a specialized credential, such a Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills (Green Stream Program)

Practitioners who need a flexible training schedule

Those who need the training to come to them (please visit RMPTI Comes to You!)

Those who want to market a specialization in their practice

Diploma and masters-level students/graduates

Practioners who want to complete continuing education credits in Play Therapy

Programs are designed for practitioners who work full-time and are interested in enhancing their theory base and deepening their play therapy skills and techniques. Depending on the level of certification sought, students will have completed or are currently attending a post-secondary institution or graduate-level university program.

04/02/2026

Join RMPTI to catch up on the latest research in Play Therapy!

1.25 hr Continuing Education Sessions, 1.5 hr CE Non-Contact (2.75 CE hrs total)

For more information visit: https://rmpti.com/.../research-into-practice-for-play.../

04/01/2026

We had an amazing time at the sandplay training this past weekend at RMPTI! In-room and online participants studied what to expect from 3 different age bands in sand therapy ❤

04/01/2026

🌿 April Fools? Not this time… promise. 🌿

No tricks—just something big.

With the grandparenting period now behind us, WASTP is officially stepping into its initial standard credentialing phase… and we’re building what’s next.

✨ And just to keep things interesting…
We’ve added a new credential:
Registered Sand Therapist–Consultant (RST-C)

And because one surprise didn’t feel like enough—
applications are also live for:
• Sand Therapy Foundational Certificate (STFC)
• Registered Sand Therapist (RST)
• Registered Sand Therapist–Consultant/Trainer (RST-C/T)

Yep… it’s all real. And it’s all live. 👀

🔗 Go see for yourself:
https://worldsandtherapy.org/page/CredentialApply

More details coming soon—but we couldn’t wait on this one.

03/31/2026

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is celebrated annually on March 31 to honor the achievements, joy, and lives of transgender and non-binary people worldwide. Founded in 2010 by advocate Rachel Crandall, it combats discrimination by highlighting trans voices, promoting equality, and fostering education.

Purpose and Significance
Celebrating Joy: TDOV focuses on celebrating transgender lives and contributions, contrasting with the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which mourns those lost to violence.
Raising Awareness: It combats transphobia by educating the public on transgender history, terminology, and the specific challenges the community faces.
Advancing Rights: The day serves as a call to action against legislative attacks on healthcare and basic rights.

How to Participate
Be an Ally: Educate yourself on gender identity, use correct names/pronouns, and respect privacy.
Support Advocacy: Donate to or volunteer with trans-led organizations, particularly those supporting Black and Brown trans women.
Amplify Voices: Share stories from trans creators and challenge anti-trans rhetoric.

03/30/2026

UPCOMING TRAINING

April 22nd and June 25th 2026
Supervision for Supervisors: Special Continuing Education Opportunity
5pm-7pm MT

April 14-18 / May 6-9, 2026
Foundations of Play Therapy
9am-5pm MT
$2850. CAD plus GST
https://rmpti.com/.../green-stream-foundations-of-play.../

April 23, 2026
CE Series: Introduction to Therapeutic Uses of
Sandtray (Directive/Non-Directive) for all ages in Play Therapy: 6-Hour Certificate on April 23 (9:00am - 4:30 pm MT) for $350 CAD + GST
https://rmpti.com/training/yellow-stream-intensive-speci alized-programs/introduction-to-therapeutic-uses-of-sandtray/

April 29, 2026
Therapeutic Play Skills Group Supervision (Meeting #1): 2-Hour Letter of Attendance Live Webinar on April29 (3pm-5pm MT) for $200 CAD + GST per session
https://rmpti.com/supervision-programs/

May 12, 2026
Research into Practice for Play Therapists Series
Topic: Ethical and Legal Self-Efficacy: 2.75 CE Hour Certificate (1.25 hours live)

May 15, 2026
CE: Introduction to Puppets (Creating a Co-Therapist/Directive/Non-Directive Play Therapy):
6-Hour Certificate
https://rmpti.com/.../introduction-to-puppets-creating-a.../

03/27/2026

Check out Polly and Dr. Lorri on the Deakin University at the waterfront campus in Geelong Australia! Lorri has had a fellowship with Deakin University for 3 terms working with the Child Play Therapy Masters Program. Polly had so much fun on campus!

03/27/2026

LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATION!!!

Are you ready to begin your Play Therapy journey, but you don't know where to start? Take our "Foundations of Play Therapy" course!
Fully integrated training program, versus a series of workshops or courses.
This is the first level of play therapy training (80 hours) that may be used towards obtaining a Play Therapist designation.

03/27/2026

Why Train with RMPTI? A Series...

Destination Training Experience!

RMPTI trainings are held in beautiful Canmore, Alberta. Blend your training with vacation and take in all Canmore has to offer. Visit national parks, ski hills, wildlife refuges, markets, hiking trails and more!

03/26/2026

Join RMPTI for this one day Sandtray Master Class!

- One day Master Class
- Introduction to sandtray, history and theory
- Experience sandtray with and without objects
- Experience sandtray with objects
- Debrief sandtray scenes with a partner
- Document the sandtray process using sandtray sketch & recording forms

April 23, 2026

Register now at RMPTI.com!

03/24/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Certificate in Sandplay with Special Populations participants will join RMPTI to explore the use of miniatures vs sand only.

03/24/2026

This past weekend RMPTI began our Spring Therapeutic Play Skills (Purple Stream) Course live in Canmore and online!

03/23/2026

Gearing up for Certificate in Sandplay with Special Populations (Yellow Stream) starting Wednesday March 25th! We will study the differences across 3 age bands: 4-7, 8-11, and 12-18 years. Looking forward to seeing you in room!

Address

1316 15th Avenue Sw
Calgary, AB
T3C0X7

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	11am - 1pm

Website

http://rmpti.com/

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